New Online Filing (CMS) Tutorial

Welcome to the new online filing (CMS) e-learning tutorial

This e-learning tutorial is designed for new users and users who are not yet familiar with the EPO’s new online filing (CMS) application.
It is supported by short instructional videos and screenshots.
You can work through it from beginning to end or simply choose individual sections at a time.
The navigation buttons will help you move around.

What will I learn in this tutorial?

What you need to file a European patent application online

How to create a new European patent application

How to sign and send your application

How to file in other procedures

You may go through this tutorial from start to finish, or go direct to any of the topics at any time using the navigation buttons.
The tutorial lasts for approximately 45 minutes.